Rating of the best steamers: features, how to choose a device

Steamers are a special device that helps smooth any clothes and curtains, clean with steam, and get rid of unpleasant odors. They appeared on the market relatively recently and immediately gained popularity due to ease of use, ease of use and safety for fabrics.

IMPORTANT: be sure to look at the labels on the clothes to protect the material from deformation.

In this article, we will consider the distinguishing features of the best hand steamers.

What brand steamers are considered the best

Based on customer opinions, a list of the most popular steamers has been compiled. Hand steamers look like a small electric kettle. Apply them when working with delicate fabrics (delicate or delicate).

For thick fabrics, such as linen or cotton, it is better to take the device more powerful. They help get rid of unpleasant odors, insects (lice, bugs and ticks), destroy bacteria.
The best representatives (rating / cost, rubles):

1. MIE Piccolo (9.8 / 2690).
2. Polaris 1412 (9.7 / 2990).
3. Philips GC332 / 80 (9.7 / 6620).

ATTENTION: Advantages: compact, lightweight, affordable, low power consumption of electrical energy.
Disadvantages: the duration of operation is only 15–20 minutes due to the small capacity for water, low steam power.

Vertical (floor) steamers. Varieties:
- mobile steamers (similar to a vacuum cleaner) on wheels.
The best representatives (rating / cost, rubles):

1. MIE Magic Style (9.9 / 15990).
2. Kitfort KT-910 Professional Series (9.8 / 8290).
3. Grand Master GM-S-205LT (9.8 / 13370).

- stationary steamers (water heater with a hanger and a hose).

The best representatives (rating / cost, rubles):

1. Kitfort KT-907 (9.7 / 4590).
2. UNIT UGS-126 (9.5 / 2990).

ATTENTION: Advantages: large water tank, work up to an hour without adding water, almost fit all types of fabrics, used for vertical steaming curtains and fur products, several nozzles.
Disadvantages: large size and weight, small hose length.

Features of the best hand steamers

1. MIE Piccolo (rating 9.8). It is a small compact kettle with a volume of 0.5 l, which after changing the nozzle becomes a steamer. There is a separate switch to activate the steaming mode. The body color combines black and orange (in the MIE style). There is a transparent window in the case where the water level is visible, the spout is elongated. The device is protected against leakage. Additional devices: a brush with a pile, a board (withstands high temperatures), a teflon-coated mitt (protects against burns). The duration of the steaming is 15 minutes.
   Advantages: reasonable price, powerful (1200 W), protects against overheating, automatic shutdown without water, steam supply at a speed of 40 g / min.
   Disadvantages: water is consumed quickly, short electric cable.
2. Polaris 1412 (rating 9.7). Which manual steamer to choose? The compact device for vertical steaming, it is possible to take on the road. Additional devices: a brush (cleans the villi), a case in which they are stored and transported.
   Advantages: affordable price, light (700 gr.), Powerful (1400 W), steam supply speed - 24 g / min, you can use 25 seconds after switching on, safe for all types of fabrics, equipped with a filter for softening hard water.
   Disadvantages: a small container for water (0.09 l), a short cord (2 meters).
3. Philips GC332 / 80 (rating 9.7). Compact, we carefully take care of delicate fabrics, it can be steamed both vertically (on the shoulders) and horizontally (on the surface), it can steame furniture and linen. Additional functions: heating the sole of the nozzle leaves no wet spots, smooth glide of the sole. The electric pump automatically delivers steam. Additional devices: brush and cover.
   Advantages: fast heating in 45 seconds, powerful (1200 W), steam supply speed - 24 g / min.
   Disadvantages: a small capacity for water (0.06 l.).

How to choose the right device

Choosing a steamer, look at the following indicators:

1. Power - affects the speed of heating water.
2. Steam feed rate - affects the steam output.
3. Water tank capacity - affects the time of continuous operation of the device.
4. Sole material ironing - affects durability (metal is more durable, but heavier than plastic).
5. The length of the steam hose - affects the convenience of steaming, however if the length is too long, there is a possibility of reducing the quality of the steaming. The way out is to use an additional heater in the iron.
6. Several feed modes - allows you to choose the best depending on the type of fabric.
7. The presence of a filter - protects from scale.
8. And also: the quality of cleaning, service life, ease of use of the device, the availability of nozzles and price.